Respiratory Care Practitioner DPH PBT 2536

This class is characterized by responsibility for performance of respiratory therapy including nebulized medication pressure treatments and other techniques as ordered by a physician in the treatment of adult patients with respiratory conditions including those who require mechanical assistance. Positions in this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a higher-level respiratory care practitioner and/or a physician and are distinguished from the latter in that they perform a lesser range of respiratory care functions.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:
 According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

 1. Measures respiratory function in patients by means such as spirometry obtains arterial blood for blood gas calibration and analysis obtains results of blood gas analysis records results and notifies physicians of results.

2. Performs respiratory therapy procedures including breathing treatments chest physical therapy and induction of sputum; administers oxygen humidity and aerosol treatments as ordered by a physician; maintains respiratory support for patients during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

3. Observes and evaluates patients responses to respiratory treatments maintains records of treatments and discusses same with professional staff may make recommendations and assist nurses and physicians when problems associated with respiratory therapy occur.

4. Explains procedures and proper use of equipment to patients to dispel apprehensions which could reduce the effectiveness of the respiratory therapy.

5. Services and maintains equipment in sanitary condition.

The class specification shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed. (CSC Rule 7). The 2536 Respiratory Care Practitioner performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED BEFORE APPLYING

• Possession of a valid certificate as a Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Respiratory Care Examining Committee of the State of California

Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Eligibles who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s) but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of the hire date and maintain validity throughout the length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of the hire date and throughout the length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Additional Information :

Selection Procedures: 

After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following.

Training and Experience Examination (Weight: 100%)

Candidates will be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire as part of the online employment application. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge skills and/or abilities (KSAs) in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of: basic physiology pertaining to heart and lung functions; principles methods and theory involved in the practice of respiratory therapy; use and care of respiratory equipment; techniques of administering medical gases and their effects on the human body; patient positioning techniques used to mobilize secretions; breathing instructions and supportive exercises.

Ability to: perform various respiratory therapy procedures safely; employ appropriate tests of pulmonary function; understand the patients psychosocial needs; maintain records.

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of List. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List/Score Report:
Once you pass the exam you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information visit  duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply:

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Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at  The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources 1 S Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor San Francisco CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements applications and examination policies including applicant appeal rights can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at  information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

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• Diversity Statement
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If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst Katrina Navarro at  or . 

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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.